The Outpatient Prospective Payment System Reimburses Services According to Ambulatory

question 31

Multiple Choice

The outpatient prospective payment system reimburses services according to ambulatory payment classifications (APCs) , which group services according to similar __________ and in terms of resources required.

• A) clinical characteristics
• B) intensity of resources
• C) risk of mortality
• D) severity of illness

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